Great selection of wines, the staff really know their stuff, always wines on taste at weekends,…read moreplus regular tastings.

From the owner: Independent wine merchants offering an exceptional range of wines from around the world, local…read morecraft beers, ciders and boutique spirits. We have many years experience in the wine trade and can offer expert advice for any occasion. We also host regular wine tasting evenings, offer free local delivery and a corporate sales, party and wedding services. We have different wines available on our tasting table to sample every weekend and stock a huge selection of white wine, red wine, rosé wine, sparkling wine, champagne, dessert wines, English Wines, fortified wines, lighter wines, Prosecco, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Malbec, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Brandy, Cognac, Armagnac, Whisky, Japanese whisky, American Whiskey, Irish Whiskey, Gin, Rum, Tequila, Vodka, Blond & Golden Ale, Pale Ale, Real Ale, Bitter & Porter, IPA, Stout, Ciders, Dry Ciders, Medium Ciders, gift sets, gifts for him, gifts for her, gift cards and vouchers.

Drink Junction is definitely the smallest off-license I have ever seen. There's barely room for…read morefive people to walk around comfortably within. But the owner rules his miniscule roost in a jovial manner and enjoys the odd arbitrary conversation about anything from relationship dynamics to how strange the weather is that time of year. Drink Junction also offers tobacco, lotto tickets and a small selection of sweets. Situated in the heart of a triangle of clubs in the Wimbledon area, I've noticed that Drink Junction is usually the only shop around that's open into the wee hours. It's also a great place to buy drinks at the last minute if you'd like to continue the party elsewhere. Warning: only two party animals at a time!

Just opened and looks great inside. Hope they supply non alcohol as well as the "good stuff"?read more

My husband's favorite haunt for craft beer. He is always stopping by when he's in Kingston. I…read morefinally got the chance to go with him- I'm no much of a beer lady but they do have a few lovely red wines that satisfied me while he carefully selected his craft beer from the choices offered. The barkeeps have been friendly, knowledgeable and amiable. Always ready to chat about the selection of beers and the origins of them. There is indoor and outdoor seating- a lovely vibe in the heart on Kingston. For an American- a rustic bar in an alley is the prime UK experience.

This seems to be one of those smaller, quaint, neighborhood wine shops crowded with boxes and bins…read moreof wine. It is, and it's much more. Looking around, you'll find 2 intimately arranged seating areas (for tastings) and a piano. Either the store manager or owner will introduce themselves assist you with finding that perfect wine for your occasion. The shop stocks a wide variety wines, often from the smallest of producers, and he knows them well. We sat around the table and tasted a selection of delightful and luxurious wines while enjoying a bit of charcuterie ("Sorry, it's January and we haven't stocked our cheeses after the holidays."). My favorites were an Assyrtiko from Santorini and a luxurious Pinot Noir from a small producer in the southern Burgundy region. Whether you are looking for a "drink now" or something for your cellar (they will also cellar your wines for you), I highly recommend this delightful shop.

If you are like me, and are interested to learn about and appreciate good wine, and are willing…read morespend a little extra to do that, then this is absolutely the best place in town. That is not to say the folks here don't sell good value everyday drinkers, they do; what makes this such a great place is if you want to get a nice bottle of wine, whether you are willing to spend £15 or £150, they will have a bottle for you. And rest assured, it will be very, very good. Their selection of New World wines is not vast, but we've never been disappointed with any selection. Of their European wines, they have a typically diverse and unpredictable selection from Italy, and some lovely alternatives from Spain and Portugal. But it is their spread of French wines that is the big selling point. They source from all the main regions, and they have exceptional local expertise, having discovered a number of hidden gems - producers without the big-name recognition but still selling very high quality wine. Whatever it is you want - a one-off special purchase, a mixed case, a selection of keepers, pre-release classics, some everyday wine, they will point you in the right direction. It is guaranteed to keep you going back for more, and it is no less than they deserve for the way they look after their customers.

These guys are excellent, and I'm not just saying that because they let us taste 21 wines in one…read moreevening last week... (yes 21!!! Ahem). A friend of mine has an exciting new restaurant venture in the pipeline and asked for my help in choosing their wine menu. You don't get too many requests like that in life, so obviously I was more than happy to help! We were guided through the tasting by Tom, who was friendly, knowledgeable and just so down to earth it was like having a drink with someone you'd known for ages. He'd picked us out 8 whites and 8 reds to whittle down to 3 of each, plus 3 rose and 2 fizzy to reduce to 1 of each, that fitted within budget. We could essentially try as much as we wanted of each then spit or pour away (or finish an entire glass) as we liked. Despite an initial urge to finish everything, I only finished the glass of the ones I liked best, as I wanted to stay useful! Tom was great at drawing out our tasting notes and opinions, even if I seemed to be in the minority on a few! I think we were probably the first group to bring in samosas to see how spicy food went with the wines too :) If you've got a big event coming up I'd definitely recommend coming for a Majestic tasting - they'll give you some great pointers and work to a budget (plus we got to take away the rest of any of the bottles he'd opened which was a nice bonus too!).

Sanderstead?! What!? Sandra said what? Where am I? I missed my stop. 'What did Sandra say'? Where…read moream I? Oh no. Dozing off on the train after a long day and I've ended up somewhere sounding like a line from Grease. Nyaoooww! Fart cocktails. Without another train for an hour, I headed out on to, oh? A rather charming street! The wine cellar presents itself like a cosmopolitan bazaar on a quiet village's street with an array of exotic fruit and trad veg displayed outside to equal Whole Foods. I am not here however for the Ugandan Sweet potatoes or their bouquets of very verdant herbs. I saw the word wine on the facade and after my debacle of a day, that's what I'm here for. Inside it's like an Aladdin's Cave of all things that only the Metropolis knows: The likes of Hackney Wick's very own best bottled CRATE brewery pale ale, The Kernel India pale and many many more. Plus my god, they stock something that the burgeoning soon to be, can I bear to say it, 'hipsterspot' The CRONX's, yes fabled CRONX brewery beer is here and on tap from an actual keg. Oh my days. It's like I fell asleep in zone three and woke up in [near-station] libation heaven. There are wall-to-walls of decent wine. I'd like to safely say that by the time Croydon is branded 'hipster', being hip will be so passé that no one will ever be interested in trekking down to this little find and I will come across it again on a happier detour. For now, you stay alert sports fans and make sure you make the right train and don't fall asleep on the way back up to the big smoke. That's it, set yourself back off to shoreditch. This is one little utopian treasure I want to keep for myself. So I loaded up my tote with some ice cold Icelandic lager, some fresh (and rare to find unless you're in North London) fresh dates, some Ugandan sweet potatoes, a quality Chianti, some holy basil and Holy Mary, I'd had the best time you could possibly have in a corner shop. As I ate my Olives and drank an ice cold Brooklyn on my very alert route home, I can only pray, I hope this doesn't make page of the day.

This wine bar is so lively and fun! I went on a Friday night and it was bustling with people in…read moretheir late 20s, all trying new wines and socializing. The ambiance was amazing, candlelit vibes but not too dark. Their wine list was impressive, diverse, and is ever changing, which is awesome. I landed on a lovely pinot noir and my friend got the pet nat. The servers were busy, but super cool and were really on top of the crowd. Lines moved quickly and tabs were taken care of efficiently. We had to wait maybe a minute or two for our drinks and the server gave us a discount for waiting- which was unnecessary but totally cool. They do have a bathroom, but it's a little hard to lock so be wary when you go in.

From the owner: Served in a relaxed free most of our wines are organic or biodynamic - we believe this gives the…read moretrue expression of the place in which they originate and the personality of the grower.

So Oddbins is a local chain however it feels much like a hometown local wine and spirits store. The…read moreClapham Common store was recently refurbished and has a general store feel about it while offering a nice selection of wine and spirits. I especially like being able to pop in and grab a few bottles instead of being required to purchase a min of 6 that another big chain requires. I've always found the staff helpful, insightful and friendly here. This American Southerner in London says why not get your wine and spirits from those with good spirits so shop Oddbins, y'all.

These guys know what they're doing. The selection of beer here comes from across the world, with an…read moreuncanny knack of picking out the very best of beer to be found near and far. There are bottles of excellent local brews Sambrook Wandle and Junction, German alcohol-free beer (the best on the market, in my opinion) Erdinger Alkohol Frei and, (voice aquiver) two bottles from star Danish brewery Mikkeller. Plus a good selection of beer from Belgium, England, Austria, the Czech Republic and more (much of which I didn't recognise), all at reasonable prices. The shop itself is worth a mention too: wood panels everywhere, with the beer bottles presented neatly on shelves. Throw in the friendly service and slow trumpet jazz sountrack playing softly in the background and it's very difficult to leave the shop without buying something. Which considering the quality of the produce on offer here, is no bad thing.

Came across this place as I walked through Putney. Amazing amount of international beers for every…read moretaste. Just grab your beer of choice from the fridge and take it to the till for some good chat with knowledgeable staff as the crack open your bottle. All that's left for you to do is watch the nectar flow then grab a seat, or grab a few to take away!!